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It's not just fans disappointed that Tiger Woods won't be in Augusta this week ... 'cause Rory McIlroy called it a "shame" the 15-time Major winner won't be breaking bread with his fellow Masters champs ahead of the tournament.

The 2025 green jacket winner was speaking with the Golf Channel about his Champions Dinner slated for Tuesday at The Masters, where he acknowledged that Woods and Phil Mickelson being absent won't go unnoticed.

"Unfortunately, there will be a couple of guys that won't be in that room, which is a shame, but I want to make sure that they're acknowledged as well," McIlroy said. "They've been two of the greatest champions that the Masters has ever seen. But it's going to be a really cool night. I can't wait. I hope everyone enjoys the dinner and enjoys everything that I've selected."

Tiger Woods' private jet landed in Zurich, Switzerland -- home of the most luxurious treatment facilities on the planet -- early Friday morning, TMZ Sports has learned.

We cannot confirm if the golf legend was on the plane ... but it would make a ton of sense if he was, considering Paracelsus Recovery and Kusnacht Practice -- two centers known for being extremely exclusive, private and, of course, expensive -- are nearby.

Some places in Zurich even have one-client admittance ... with top staffers focusing on helping a single person at a time.

Tiger Woods’ latest crash and sudden shift from golf has the sport’s biggest legends sounding off -- and they’re not exactly on the same page.

Woods is stepping away from the greens indefinitely after flipping his Range Rover and getting arrested for DUI in Florida last week … a scary incident that has reignited major concerns about the 15-time major champ’s health and decision-making.

Jack Nicklaus is standing firmly in Woods’ corner while Nick Faldo is taking a much harsher stance -- exposing a sharp divide at the top of the sport over the embattled icon.

Vanessa Trump poured her heart out for Tiger Woods as he deals with his latest legal trouble -- going to social media to let the world know she still loves the golf legend.

VT shared the sweet message on her Instagram Story minutes ago ... featuring a cute picture of them cuddling on a hammock with some heart emojis and a simple caption.

"Love you."

In the time between Tiger Woods flipping his car and being arrested for DUI, the golf legend dialed up President Donald Trump from the scene of the crash.

TMZ Sports has obtained body cam footage that shows Tiger hanging around as cops assessed the scene. He was not cuffed at the time and was permitted to sit in a police cruiser before cops had him perform a field sobriety test.

At one point, Tiger walked away from the cruiser and into the distance ... forcing police to call him back to the scene. While Tiger is walking back, he appears to be on the phone and can be heard saying, “Thank you so much. All right. You got it. Bye.”

The officer then asked Tiger to remain close by … to which he replied: “Yeah, I was just talking with the President.”

Tiger Woods was clearly planning to make a comeback at The Masters prior to his DUI arrest -- something he told an officer right at the crash scene last week.

TMZ Sports obtained body cam footage of the exchange with responders on March 27 in Florida ... when one asked Woods if he needed anything from his flipped Range Rover.

Woods said he wanted his clubs ... and they joked about his famed putter that he made sure to note he's used to win all his majors.

First it was Tiger Woods, now Phil Mickelson announced he will not be competing for a green jacket this year -- Lefty revealed he's taking some time away as his family deals with a "personal health matter."

The three-time Masters winner stated minutes ago he won't be going for a fourth in 2026 ... days after Tiger shared his own update following a DUI arrest.

That means two of the biggest and most beloved figures in the sport will be MIA next week.

"Unfortunately, I will not play in the Masters Tournament next week and will be out for an extended period of time as my family continues to navigate a personal health matter," Mickelson said.

Tiger Woods might be going international for rehab after his DUI arrest, but that doesn't mean his business ventures are taking a break ... 'cause his clothing brand is still promoting product nearly a week after his latest legal troubles.

Sun Day Red, the brand Tiger and TaylorMade launched in 2024, tweeted Thursday morning about the "colors of springtime in Georgia" -- telling supporters to hit the shop and get their fit for next week's Masters event secured, even though Woods himself will not be present at the tournament.

Of course, there were some trolls in the comments about the timing of the post, especially since Woods was booked on two misdemeanor charges -- to which he pleaded not guilty -- and the body cam footage was released around the same time as the ad.

Tiger Woods isn't only dealing with a DUI charge after his rollover accident and arrest on Friday ... TMZ Sports has learned the golf legend has also been hit with a citation for careless driving.

The ticket was filed in Martin County on Thursday -- a non-criminal traffic violation -- and carries a fine of $163.

The citation was filed the same day authorities released body camera footage from the rollover accident scene, where the golf legend was seen kneeling just feet from his Range Rover, telling law enforcement that he "looked down" at his phone, and "all of a sudden -- boom."

Officials have released the body cam footage from Tiger Woods' DUI ... showing the golf legend getting placed in handcuffs after several field sobriety tests.

The video shows responders checking on Woods as they got to the scene ... and he insisted he was fine.

"I looked down at my phone ... and all of a sudden -- boom," Woods explained.

Tiger Woods isn't dealing with his DUI troubles alone -- TMZ Sports is told Vanessa Trump is standing by her man as he faces the aftermath of his arrest.

There are reports the golf superstar's latest legal issues have caused a rift in his relationship with Donald Trump Jr.'s ex-wife ... but we're hearing something entirely different.

Our sources say Tiger and Vanessa have obviously discussed what went down on Friday, March 27 in Florida ... but there's been no fighting, no arguing, and absolutely no talks of breaking up.

Tiger Woods is putting everything on pause … including a role many thought was his for the taking.

The PGA of America made that clear Wednesday … throwing its full support behind Tiger Woods as he steps away to focus on his health ... and announcing the 15-time major champion will not captain Team USA at the 2027 Ryder Cup.

The statement came just a day after Woods revealed he’s “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health” following his DUI-related arrest last Friday in Florida.

Tiger Woods is going far away to get treatment after his recent DUI arrest -- the golf superstar was granted approval to travel out of the country to receive care ... citing privacy as the main reason.

TMZ Sports has obtained the filing made by attorney Douglas Duncan ... which states Tiger was looking to leave America to "begin comprehensive inpatient treatment."

"Based upon the Defendant's treating physician, the out of country treatment facility recommendation is based upon the Defendant's complex clinical presentation and the urgent need for a level of care that cannot safely or effectively be done within the United States, as his privacy has been repeatedly compromised."

Tiger Woods just broke his silence following his DUI arrest ... saying he is seeking treatment.

"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today," the 50-year-old golf superstar said on X minutes ago.

"I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery."

Tiger Woods has entered a not guilty plea for his DUI case ... TMZ Sports has learned.

The golf superstar has retained Douglas Duncan to once again represent him for his latest legal troubles ... the same teammate he had when he fought his 2017 DUI.

According to court records, Douglas was listed as the attorney of record for the golf legend and filed a waiver of Woods' presence at pretrial conferences on Tuesday.

We reached out to Duncan for a statement, but his office said "no comment."